[https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/apple-names-john-ternus-ceo-replacing-tim-cook-who-becomes-chairman.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/apple-names-john-ternus-ceo-replacing-tim-cook-who-becomes-chairman.html)
Apple said on Monday that John Ternus is succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, with Cook assuming the role of executive chairman on Sept. 1.
“Cook will continue in his role as CEO through the summer as he works closely with Ternus on a smooth transition,” Apple said in a press release.
It’s the first CEO transition for Apple since Cook succeeded Steve Jobs at the helm in 2011, shortly before Jobs’ death.
